2:15 PM ET Roger Federer sprang to Alexander Zverev‘s defence after some of the Swiss great’s diehard fans booed the young German after his superb victory in the last four of the ATP Finals on Saturday. Zverev, 21, won fair and square 7-5 7-6(5) to claim a third victory in six meetings with Federer, but
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12:06 PM ET LONDON — Alexander Zverev became the first German to reach the last four at the ATP Finals for 15 years as he beat American John Isner 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the O2 Arena on Friday. The 21-year-old edged a tight opening set before breaking in the eighth game of the second to
3:21 PM ET Simon Cambers LONDON — This past July, during a grueling run to the Wimbledon final, Kevin Anderson lost four toenails. A round after a stunning two-sets-to-love comeback against Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, Anderson needed 6½ hours to finally stop John Isner. When Anderson finally reached the final, he was spent. Worse
12:06 PM ET LONDON — Alexander Zverev became the first German to reach the last four at the ATP Finals for 15 years as he beat American John Isner 7-6 (5), 6-3 at the O2 Arena on Friday. The 21-year-old edged a tight opening set before breaking in the eighth game of the second to
7:06 PM ET Simon Cambers LONDON — It was less than a week ago, Roger Federer had one of his worst performances in the season-ending championships of his career. He was off his game and out of sorts. Still, after the match Federer told us in no uncertain terms not to worry. It’ll get better.
11:23 PM ET Dominic Thiem overcame Kei Nishikori in straight sets to record his first win at the 2018 ATP Finals and keep alive his slim hopes of qualifying for the semifinals. The Austrian world No. 8 — already beaten by Kevin Anderson and Roger Federer in his first two round-robin matches — flew out
11:23 PM ET Roger Federer produced his best performance yet at the ATP Finals to overcome Kevin Anderson and ensure his place in the semifinals in London. The Swiss world No. 3, aiming for his 15th semifinal in 16 appearances at the season-ending event, was dominant on serve and showed moments of absolute class to
10:11 AM ET Simon Cambers LONDON — The ATP Tour officially announced Thursday the formation of a new team competition, the ATP Cup, which will be added to an already crowded calendar. With the new-look Davis Cup, run by the International Tennis Federation, set to be held in November starting in 2019, the ATP Cup,
5:53 PM ET Simon Cambers LONDON — John Isner summed it up perfectly: “He’s No. 1 and No. 2 and No. 3. He’s the best returner I’ve ever faced for sure.” Isner was talking about Novak Djokovic, in case there was any doubt. The mantle of the world’s best returner passed from Jimmy Connors in
10:52 AM ET Former world No. 2 player Agnieszka Radwanska has announced her retirement. “Unfortunately I am no longer able to train and play the way I used to, and recently my body can’t live up to my expectations,” the 29-year-old Pole said in a statement.” “Taking into consideration my health and the heavy burdens